The subcommittee on Government Administration met to discuss House Bills 4088, 4148, 4580, 4483, 4492, and 4550.
House Bill 4088 would change the licensure for certified public accountants. This bill would offer three different pathways. Two of these pathways include those who have been a part of post-bachelor degree programs, and one to expand the certification to those with only a bachelor’s degree. This bill was reported to the committee on Government Organization.
If a person seeking to become a certified public accountant decides to only get their bachelor’s degree, they would need to have two years of work experience to apply for their certification.
House Bill 4148 would require proof of legal citizenship in real estate license applications. This bill was reported to the committee on Government Organization.
House Bill 4580 would establish a pilot program that allows CPS workers to use a mobile device during their investigations and be able to access the department’s case management system.
House Bill 4483 would make changes to the licensing process for funeral services. This would make changes to the apprenticeship and update the standards for funeral service workers’ continuing education.
Under this bill, an apprentice funeral service licensee will only be required one year of apprenticeship rather than two. A funeral licensee will be able to take an examination and/or complete Board-selected targeted modules rather than a fixed number of hours. This bill will also extend an emeritus license from two years to four years.
House Bill 4492 would increase the maximum amount of broker deposits to $500
House Bill 4550 would require that, any time the state is involved in eminent domain, it must provide an appraisal to the landowner.
